Blue quartz and Polyhalite Physical Properties

Blue quartz and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz and Polyhalite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Blue quartz and Polyhalite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Blue quartz- SiO2 with dumortierite
• Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Blue quartz and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue quartz and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue quartz and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue quartz is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.